Benefits Two weeks vacation for first five years, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 90 days of employment, paid holidays, sick and float time per Unity Council policy, additional benefits.

Program Overview:

The Fruitvale Business Improvement District (FBID) is funded through a property based assessment that pays for the daily cleaning of the commercial district and quickly addresses issues such as; graffiti, blight, crime, and cleanliness. In addition, the FBID program also focuses on marketing and promotion of the Fruitvale commercial corridor, as well as other issues that directly relate to the business community of the Fruitvale district. Under the supervision of the FBID Program Manager, this position supplies assistance to the FBID staff and clients.

Responsibilities:

Ensure appropriate records and follow up of incidents and observations are responded to in a timely manner, usually within 24 hours of reporting

Seek grant opportunities and assist in grant writing as needed

Record keeping and data collection, maintain up-to-date information on property vacancies within the FBID

Ensure FBID assessment list is current and up-to-date

Attend FBID related trainings and workshops

Write and help distribute the Que Pasa newsletter

Organize business related trainings and technical assistance workshops for merchants

Coordinate Beautification Projects with volunteers

Assist in the planning of the following events and actitivies:

Las Posadas on Foothill and International Blvd.

Volunteer Appreciation Party

Dia de Los Muertos Decorations installation

FBID Promotional Activities

National Night Out

Night Markets

Merchant Organizing

Work with property owners and merchants in the Fruitvale BID to ensure that they are involved in neighborhood commercial revitalization activities

Attend the FBID meetings every other month and maintain record of the minutes

Attend all other community related meetings as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

1-2 years of administrative and community organizing experience.

Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Good written, verbal communication and math skills.

Computer literate with the ability to analyze data with knowledge of various software applications. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Ability to work in an efficient manner with time sensitive tasks and manage timelines.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated organization and planning skills to effectively work in a non-structured environment and adapt to changes in priorities.

Leadership and teambuilding skills that will motivate staff and assist in working effectively with community partners, property owners and merchants

Able to walk to visit merchants or to distribute literature

Interpersonal skills that demonstrates ability to interact with diverse populations including staff, clients, civic and business leaders, community partners and funders.

Valid California Driver's license; good driving record; and proof of current automobile insurance.